Prep Time, Cook Time, and Total Duration
Creating the perfect Brooklyn Blackout Cake requires careful planning and execution. Here’s a quick breakdown:
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Savings: This cake can be made ahead and stored in the fridge, allowing you to save time on the day of an event.
Ingredients for Brooklyn Blackout Cake
Gather the following ingredients to create this delightful dessert:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- Chocolate frosting (for layering and topping)
Directions to Prepare the Cake
Follow these steps to create your own Brooklyn Blackout Cake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Add buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Slowly stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. It will be thin.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Once cool, layer the cakes with chocolate frosting and top with any remaining frosting.
Enjoy your homemade Brooklyn Blackout Cake that is sure to impress your family and friends!